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Lessons in Energy Resilience from the 2026 Middle East Crisis
March 26, 2026

Lessons in Energy Resilience from the 2026 Middle East Crisis

Middle East Crisis and Conflict in the Gulf disrupts oil flows, jolts markets, and reveals
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Gatchalian Seeks Gradual Rate Hikes As Oil Crisis Escalates
March 20, 2026

Gatchalian Seeks Gradual Rate Hikes As Oil Crisis Escalates

Senator Gatchalian urges ERC to stagger power rate hikes as Middle East tensions drive higher
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Power Price Shock Looms: WESM Rates Seen Rising Amid Middle East Tensions
March 16, 2026

Power Price Shock Looms: WESM Rates Seen Rising Amid Middle

Power rates could climb in April as WESM prices surge amid global fuel volatility, plant
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Meralco Rates Rise Ahead of Potential Fuel-Driven Power Price Surge
March 14, 2026

Meralco Rates Rise Ahead of Potential Fuel-Driven Power Price Surge

Meralco raises March electricity rates due to higher grid and generation costs, with officials warning
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Labor And Business Unite To Demand An End To Power VAT
March 12, 2026

Labor And Business Unite To Demand An End To Power

A bill seeking to remove the 12% VAT on electricity gains support from labor and
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Middle East Tensions Raise Risk Of Higher Philippine Electricity Prices
March 9, 2026

Middle East Tensions Raise Risk Of Higher Philippine Electricity Prices

Escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are raising concerns about possible increases in Philippine
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Government Prepares For Landmark Offshore Wind Auction Under GEA-5
March 9, 2026

GEA-5 Update: Government Prepares For Landmark Offshore Wind Auction Under

The DOE begins preparations for the GEA-5 offshore wind auction, targeting 3,300 MW and supporting
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ERC Raises Offshore Wind Auction Cap To Boost Investor Interest
February 25, 2026

ERC Raises Offshore Wind Auction Cap To Boost Investor Interest

ERC increases the offshore wind price ceiling to attract bidders for 3,300 MW of capacity
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Free Electricity Plan Targets Households Using 135 kWh Or Less
February 20, 2026

Free Electricity Plan Targets Households Using 135 kWh Or Less

House Majority Leader Sandro Marcos is pushing a measure to grant free electricity to qualified
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February 18, 2026

4Ps Households To Get Automatic Power Discounts

4Ps households consuming 50 kWh or less to receive 100% power discount under revised lifeline
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